1928 Radiator Shell Lacing

[louder50]

I looked all over the Internet for pics of properly installed shell lacing but couldn't find any. Does anyone have pics? Where does it terminate at the bottoms and how?

 

[Gary Karr]

Here are a couple of pictures of the early 28 shell lacing. It is simply cut off at the bottom in line with the bottom of the shell.

 

[louder50]

Oh man I'm way off. Any chance you have a pic of the upper side where the other shell to radiator screw goes through? I thought it just all ran on the outside the whole way around. I sure appreciate the pics!

 

[Bob C]

I did a search and found this picture.

 

[louder50]

I'm using a reproduction shell it looks different from those.

 

[Bob C]

You just need the regular old rivet on lacing.
https://modelastore.com/cooling-system/radiator-shells-grills?product_id=3785

 

[Gene F]

My 28 shell is nickel (March)

 

[Hoogah]

This is the replacement lacing on my June '28 survivor phaeton. I replaced the original lacing a few years ago (it was falling apart), following the method of fixing (rivets) that was used on the original lacing that I was replacing. I trimmed the bottom of the lacing flush with the bottom of the radiator surround. The bottom rivet holds it in place well enough. This is the only picture that I have available now, but could take a better one if you want.
(Pardon the rusty water stain - I've since replaced the rad core, but that's another (disappointing) story.)